MK2 Squareback

westie · Post by **westie** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:51 pm

Hi - I've inherited a 1989 1 litre MK2 squareback, in good nick, 1 previous owner with 68k miles on the clock, it looks a bit plain so was just thinking of slamming it to the ground. Can anyone let me know what a realistic drop would be and if they have encountered any probs since lowering, I was just thinking of changing the springs to keep it keep, someone even told me to take an angle grinder to the current springs but I think I'lll give it a miss!! Also wouldnt mind changing the front bumper as its got a knock in it so if anyone has a spare lying around I'll take it off you.

Demon · Post by **Demon** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:14 pm

there is an awesome kiton ebay for about Â£170 taht lets you do a 60/40 drop. will be putting alloys on mine later will show you pics - and welcome Mk2's rule

Demon · Post by **Demon** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:17 pm

Here you go matey

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sports-suspension ... dZViewItem

polock · Post by **polock** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:44 pm

Some people do a max drop of about 70mm, but 40mm is easily achievable with minimal if no rubbing on your wheels, depending on what wheels you have.choose of course

Good luck with your project

polokris · Post by **polokris** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:34 pm

looks like a tidy kit for 150!! nice

welcome to the forum buddy! get some piccys up, any problems gimmy a buz, iv had mine for aaaages, and also all of us will help you out how ever we can!

keep us updated!!

Kris

Demon · Post by **Demon** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:36 pm

as promised

only three on as I had to trim away the arch I'm runing 14X6 wheels with 185/50 tyres. I will trim the other arch tommorow

westie · Post by **westie** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:38 pm

Cheers guys, that looks like a wicked kit, got to a full 60mm drop!! will let you know how it goes!!!

tupac2makaveli71 · Post by **tupac2makaveli71** » Sat May 06, 2006 3:38 pm

demon, you should have done a diy thread on trimming your arches dude!! with pics, do it if you can with the last arch pleaseeee, would ocme in handy for some people (me

) sorry if you mentioned it i couldnt find it how much is it dropped?

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:56 pm

welcome to the forum buddy!

venom do a 70mm drop for Â£180 i think. that'd be cool! but could be a serious problem when it comes to wheels! i can imagine those rear arches could be a problem! (as i will find out eventually!)